Re: Unix/Linux Box

[Mike Pfaiffer <mike@digitalcivilization..ca>]

Ernest wrote:

> 
> "Ralph Glatt" <julian814@hotmail.com> wrote in
> 
>> That's what I read in the FAQ, and I am thinking of making a null
>> modem cable. The thing is, I also want to be able to do email, usenet
>> and telnet as well as downloading software. Usenet is important,
>> because I want to be able to get files off the binary group, should
>> there be any.
> 
> Ah. That's a whole different thing. Linux/shell account is the way to go
> then. There are some very small ports of Linux that don't even require a
> hard drive but I'm not sure if they will allow you to create shell
> accounts. I haven't tried it yet.
> 
> E.

        A text mode install should do the trick. Nobody needs to use graphics to
set up a machine acting as a firewall/router/bridge. The last time I
checked he might be able to get away with a 12MB install. Then again this
was five years ago.

                                Later
                                Mike


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